Introduction for Greg Smith

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(Optional paragraph) Greg Smith's educational achievements began on the doorstep of his Kindergarten class where he socked his teacher in the stomach. He then went and failed first grade. It was downhill from there. However, since those rocky beginnings, he has made a complete turn-around.

Today, Greg Smith is President and “Captain of the Ship” of a management consulting company called Chart Your Course International, located in Atlanta, GA. Greg shows executives and managers how to accelerate workplace performance and how to attract and retain their workforce. He has spoken in 13 countries and developed training programs for some of the "Top 100 Best Places to Work." He has guided hundreds of organizations with measurable improvements in reduced turnover, increased sales, and better customer service.

From 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel, he built his career on the front-line, as an U.S. Army Officer. He was a management consultant to the Army Surgeon General and the Director of Quality and Strategic Planning for the entire U.S. Army Medical Department.

He has been featured in many newspapers and magazines including HR Magazine, Business Week, Entrepreneur, USA Today, President & CEO, and Kiplinger’s. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Bloomberg Business News and PBS television. Greg served on the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, this nation's highest honor for business excellence.

Greg believes the pen is mightier than the sword. He has authored and co-authored eight books and over 350 articles on business management including his latest book, 401 Proven Ways to Retain Your Best Employees

Greg lives in Conyers, GA and is a happy husband to his college sweetheart and a father to three grown children. When he is not speaking and writing he enjoys sailing, raising orchids, and smoking cigars.

Let's welcome Greg Smith . . .